greenrainbowdelight: MIADORE CZAR Holiday Series 2011

It has been like 3 months and three weeks to be exact since I started making and conceptualizing this series. To be honest this series was not even meant for the House of Laurel but for a commissioned project that I will be sharing with all of you once it's final and real! :) I was overjoyed when HOL announced their Russian inspired Holiday collection... and I was delighted since the last was pretty much the opposite of my aesthetic. It was an amazing feeling playing with colors once again. I sort of miss the sparkly materials... LOL.

Anyhoo, I'm so honored and happy to present to all of you my full collection of the CZAR Series for the HOUSE of LAUREL's RUSSE Holiday collection.

VALERIA KOVALSKA
Rough-cut crystal necklace in Plum,Berry and Emerald

LYAKSANDRA
Rough-cut crystal necklace in Plum, Champagne and Sunkist

KATJA
Rough-cut crystal sautoir in Blue Sapphire

The series is composed of very easy type of accessories since I'm pretty sure that Rajo will be doing a lot of textures and I was right. The collection was splendid and a breath of fresh air after the monotonous Androgyny. My pieces just add a little more "oomph" to his fabulous pieces.

IVANNA
Crystal collier in Turquoise and crystal teardrops

ROSKANA KIEV
Chained crystal neck danglers in Turquoise, Sunkist and Lemon

The series was called CZAR because I was smitten by the first thing that came to my mind which is POWER! The inspiration came from the intricate and rich history of Russia and it's fascinating architecture. The collection is primarily consists of oversize crystals and colliers and notice how I lessen my use of the wired technique. I just felt I need to grow and balance it every series.

Also, CZAR Series was featured by MEGA's Ms.Jacqui Halili Co-Salonga. CLICK HERE! :)

TAMARA
Chained crystals in Emerald

JULIJA
Wreath neckpiece in Seafoam green, Champagne and Cognac

PANYAv2
Wreath neckpiece in Turquoise with knotted silk charmeuse

SOFIA Wreath neckpiece with dripping cut beads with sprouting Turquoise pendants

URIAH BATYAv2
Chained necklace with firecracker danglers

MUNROv2
Chained collier with frayed fabric and Russian crystals in Lime

The first 11 were sent to House of Laurel to complete their look book for the collection. I'm so happy of what Rajo texted me and felt so relieved that it fits perfectly to his theme. I can't stop smiling... :) So basically this batch is more restrained in terms of colors. I used more subtle and subdued tones for the materials.